Service Hours

- “Love ought to show itself in deeds over and above words.”
  - St. Ignatius of Loyola
- Why Loyola Serves
  
  The Service Program at Loyola aims for our students to become “men and women for others” with minds and hearts seeing horizons beyond their own perspectives through a variety of opportunities.
  We also hope that the effects of this experience will stay with our students, no matter what career or profession they choose.
  
  The Ignatian Service Program is mandatory for two reasons.
  We believe that in light of the school mission, this component of the curriculum is as important as any other that we require.
  Students who may struggle committing to this program often see that the experience can be enjoyable, fulfilling and special.
  
  Click here to download the Service Hour Form
FAQ
- Service Program Goals
  Service Program Goals
  
  1. To show the love of Jesus Christ. The Loyola community realizes that gifts and talents can serve others in a way that can heal their hurts, assuage their loneliness, give companionship and encouragement and enlighten minds.
  
  2. To become aware. Through their service, we hope students will see that they receive much more than they give: that when they become healers, they themselves are healed; when they give companionship, they themselves receive companionship; when they uplift and encourage, they themselves are uplifted and encouraged; and when they enlighten, they are themselves enlightened.
  
  3. To see God in all things. Serving others shows students that God is present in all things, all people and all situations.
- Service Hour Requirements
  Service Hour Requirements
  
  All students are required to complete a minimum of 25 service hours per year with a total of at least 100 hours to be completed before graduation. Most students exceed the minimum by their senior year.
- Service Hour Specifications
  Service Hour Specifications
  
  Service hours may be earned by volunteering with a community service project or non-profit organization. Examples include but are not limited to: local churches, food banks, fundraising 5Ks, local school carnivals, camps, vacation bible school, the Humane Society of NWLA, United Way, etc.
  
  Service hour forms must be completed and signed by an authorized representative of the organization and turned in to the main office within two weeks of completion (hours earned over the summer may be submitted when school starts in August).
  
  If you have a question about what qualifies for Loyola service hours, please check with the school administration. Submitted hours are subject to administrative approval.
  Click here to download the Service Hour Form. Service Hour Forms should be submitted via hard copy to the front office and not emailed.
  
  While donating money and requested items to organizations in need is admirable, this does not qualify for service hours.